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2025 (January - August)

  

Continued gardening indoors and outdoors. "Successful men and women keep moving. They make mistakes, but they don't quit" - Conrad Hilton

Gold Cup final football matches in LA (Canada vs USA; Mexico vs Panama) and Will Smith in concert

Give a man a fish, and you feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish, and you feed him for a lifetime

Mom, I made it to Manchester (England)!

Beautiful city and of course I photographed the "car park". The museums and history are outstanding

A perfect juxtaposition of old and new. Will modern architecture last as long as Roman art? TBD

So.. I was hungry; the fish and chips hit the spot. Couldn't leave the UK without a Guiness (not my cup of tea)
 
3 pieces of art that I resonated with. Contact me to learn why. Warning: I can be long-winded

Of course I visited Wales to walk around castles, eat fresh seafood, and enjoy views like this xD

You're right, Wales' national parks called my name! Let me know if you have better luck finding "Excalibur" in Snowdonia

Oh the lore behind my lost luggage and these delicious pringles. What a story lol
 
Some are held hostage by cinnamon rolls and honeybuns.. Then there's me in Germany...

Honey I'm homeeeee and still speak German! Every day is leg day; wouldn't you do it for these views?


 
Delicious pancakes and of course KaDeWe's rolled ice cream was a hit. Nutella doesn't miss

 
Continued to eat well, make memories with friends, and soak in all the gardens and palaces. 

Contemplating purchasing a violin or viola during my next trip to Europe. Recommendations/Thoughts?

 You + Me: Europe's most underrated green spaces. Ice cream by day. Drinks, music, and pasta by night 

So much to unpack when it comes to artistic revival periods and the nostalgia that impacts humans

  
Just in case it's not clocking to you: I LOVE trying new cuisine. Call it my guilty pleasure

Still hiking to find the best views. You best believe I opened a book and read a few chapters here too.

Trust I'm going to get around whether that requires a bike, car,  my feet, public transportation, or a plane

One of the summer's best sunsets. Still remember how theshimmering moon and stars watched over me

There's a time and place for everything. As comfortable in cities as I am in the countryside and suburbs

 
Forever a patron and supporter of art. I understand the intricacies, love my handmade clocks and vinyls

 
Sure, "trips" are fun, but truly feeling at home abroad and thriving as a local is a whole different level

So, I actually do ride bikes and enjoy the simple things in life. I wouldn't want to live any other way. 

Thanks to all who made this one of the best years of my life xD. Forever grateful!
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